Last updated July 8, 2026
Key finding
Patient activation increased by 2.87 points (p = 0.005)
This study evaluated the preliminary efficacy of a digital intervention, SMART, aimed at improving metabolic health in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, showing significant improvements in various health-related outcomes.
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RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Study focus
This study evaluated the preliminary efficacy of a digital intervention, SMART, aimed at improving metabolic health in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, showing significant improvements in various health-related outcomes.
Improving metabolic health in individuals with schizophrenia is crucial, as they are at higher risk for diabetes and related health issues. The significant improvements observed in this study highlight the potential of digital health interventions to enhance self-management and overall health outcomes, which could lead to better quality of life and reduced healthcare costs for this vulnerable population.
The study design was non-randomized, limiting causal inferences. Sample size and demographic diversity were not specified. Effectiveness of the intervention remains unclear due to the study's design.
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Urska A, Gabrielle R, Nicole K, et al. Preliminary efficacy of a digital intervention for improving metabolic health in individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. BJPsych Open. 2026;12(3):e122. doi:10.1192/bjo.2026.11032
Patient activation improved by 2.87 points (p = 0.005).
Confidence in diabetes self-management improved by 0.67 points (p < 0.001).
General health management improved by 0.56 points (p = 0.017).
Health literacy improved by 0.23 points (p = 0.032).
Mental health recovery improved by 1.18 points (p = 0.022).
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This study contributes evidence to Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Diabetes self-management behaviors, General Health Management Improvement, Health Literacy Improvement, and 2 more.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Diabetes self-management behaviors
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → General Health Management Improvement
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → General Health Management Improvement
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Health Literacy Improvement
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Health Literacy Improvement
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Mental health
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Patient Activation
Mobile app for diabetes self-management → Patient Activation
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This study contributes to evidence on Mobile app for diabetes self-management and Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy, Mobile app for diabetes self-management and General Health Management Improvement.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Diabetes self-management behaviors.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
Diabetes self-management behaviors
EvidenceScore™ Strong | EvidenceScore™ 78.8 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve General Health Management Improvement.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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General Health Management Improvement
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Health Literacy Improvement.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Health Literacy Improvement
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Mobile app for diabetes self-management appears to improve Mental health.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Mental health
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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